In boys District 8-5A play, a Tuesday matchup of Central Lafourche at Thibodaux highlights the week’s schedule. The Trojans (13-6 overall) are 2-0 in district, while Thibodaux (13-8), considered a preseason favorite, is 1-1 in district. On Friday, Central Lafourche hosts Terrebonne (11-10), which is 2-0 in district.

In girls District 8-5A play, Central Lafourche (12-3) travels to undefeated Thibodaux (14-6). The Lady Tigers are 3-0 in district, while the Lady Trojans are 3-1.

BOYS TEAM OF THE WEEK

The Terrebonne Tigers got off to a 2-0 start in District 8-5A play with close wins over Thibodaux and South Lafourche.

In both teams’ district opener, Terrebonne used a late four-point play from Mike Williams to beat Thibodaux, 58-57.

In a game started on Friday, then finished on Saturday due to a power outage, Terrebonne beat South Lafourche, 54-52, to stay unbeaten after a week of district play.

Williams also hit a game-winning 3-pointer in that game.

GIRLS TEAMS OF THE WEEK

The Central Lafourche Lady Trojans secured two wins in District 8-5A play, beating South Terrebonne and H.L. Bourgeois to improve to 3-1 in district play.

The Lady Trojans first beat South Terrebonne, 68-20, in a convincing win.

On Friday, Central Lafourche used 18 points each from Brittany Rister and Erica Robinson to beat H.L. Bourgeois, 58-42.

STARS OF THE WEEK

Terrebonne’s Alaina Verdin established a milestone by reaching 2,000 career points on Friday. In a win against South Lafourche, Verdin needed 14 points to reach 2,000, and she scored 15.

Thibodaux’s Shavon Coleman scored 33 points in a 96-68 District 8-5A win against South Terrebonne.

Terrebonne’s Mike Williams made a 3-pointer, was fouled, and made the free throw to help Terrebonne beat Thibodaux.

St. James’ Brandi Jeffrey and Markeisha Keller scored 29 and 26 points respectively in the Lady Wildcats’ 78-71 win against John Curtis.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“We were hungry, and we took care of our business when we had to. We weren’t afraid to lose (Tuesday night), and that’s been a difference in this team. In the past, we were afraid to lose and played tight. We weren’t afraid to lose and we made our shots.” – Thibodaux Lady Tigers’ coach Damon Robinson after a big district win against Terrebonne.

<p>GAMES OF THE WEEK</p><p>This week's prep basketball schedule is highlighted by four nondistrict games taking place Saturday at Nicholls State's Stopher Gym in Thibodaux.</p><p>Two boys and two girls games will take place as part of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association's Hall of Fame Classic basketball series.</p><p>The day's schedule includes Archbishop Chapelle vs. Assumption girls (3 p.m.), Abbeville vs. Thibodaux boys (4:30 p.m.), Vandebilt Catholic vs. Terrebonne girls (6 p.m.) and Westgate vs. Ellender boys (7:30 p.m.).</p><p>In boys District 8-5A play, a Tuesday matchup of Central Lafourche at Thibodaux highlights the week's schedule. The Trojans (13-6 overall) are 2-0 in district, while Thibodaux (13-8), considered a preseason favorite, is 1-1 in district. On Friday, Central Lafourche hosts Terrebonne (11-10), which is 2-0 in district.</p><p>In girls District 8-5A play, Central Lafourche (12-3) travels to undefeated Thibodaux (14-6). The Lady Tigers are 3-0 in district, while the Lady Trojans are 3-1.</p><p>BOYS TEAM OF THE WEEK</p><p>The Terrebonne Tigers got off to a 2-0 start in District 8-5A play with close wins over Thibodaux and South Lafourche.</p><p>In both teams' district opener, Terrebonne used a late four-point play from Mike Williams to beat Thibodaux, 58-57.</p><p>In a game started on Friday, then finished on Saturday due to a power outage, Terrebonne beat South Lafourche, 54-52, to stay unbeaten after a week of district play. </p><p>Williams also hit a game-winning 3-pointer in that game.</p><p>GIRLS TEAMS OF THE WEEK</p><p>The Central Lafourche Lady Trojans secured two wins in District 8-5A play, beating South Terrebonne and H.L. Bourgeois to improve to 3-1 in district play.</p><p>The Lady Trojans first beat South Terrebonne, 68-20, in a convincing win.</p><p>On Friday, Central Lafourche used 18 points each from Brittany Rister and Erica Robinson to beat H.L. Bourgeois, 58-42.</p><p>STARS OF THE WEEK</p><p>Terrebonne's Alaina Verdin established a milestone by reaching 2,000 career points on Friday. In a win against South Lafourche, Verdin needed 14 points to reach 2,000, and she scored 15.</p><p>Thibodaux's Shavon Coleman scored 33 points in a 96-68 District 8-5A win against South Terrebonne.</p><p>Covenant Christian Academy's Kendra Ezell scored 25 points in the Lady Lions' 55-36 win against Northeast Baptist in Louisiana Christian School Athletic Association action.</p><p>H.L. Bourgeois' Deonta Ward scored 23 and 24 points in losses to Assumption and Central Lafourche.</p><p>Terrebonne's Mike Williams made a 3-pointer, was fouled, and made the free throw to help Terrebonne beat Thibodaux.</p><p>St. James' Brandi Jeffrey and Markeisha Keller scored 29 and 26 points respectively in the Lady Wildcats' 78-71 win against John Curtis.</p><p>QUOTE OF THE WEEK</p><p>“We were hungry, and we took care of our business when we had to. We weren't afraid to lose (Tuesday night), and that's been a difference in this team. In the past, we were afraid to lose and played tight. We weren't afraid to lose and we made our shots.” – Thibodaux Lady Tigers' coach Damon Robinson after a big district win against Terrebonne. </p><p>-- Matt LeBlanc, Staff Writer</p>